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Turlock High School students Matt Reis and Ethan Hepner dart around the banquet hall in search of cash during the Kettle Klash

Laurie Berry
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15 November, 2017, 08:08

"There are many in our community who are not aware of the scope of what we do at the Community Life Centre, and so we would like to take this opportunity to share about our operations". However the kettle funds are not just for Christmas but all year-long. The goal for the 2017 campaign is to raise $525,000.

Major Greg Voeller from Salvation Army of Dane County kicked off the Red Kettle Campaign at Pick'n Save West, 2538 Ironwood Dr., on Friday Nov. 10, 2017. Those interested in volunteering to ring bells during the season can contact the Salvation Army at 667-6091. Fjellman said a red kettle accompanied by a volunteer ringing bells brings in far more donations than a kettle sitting solo. That includes providing shelter, purchasing holiday meals and maybe helping a family in need buy Christmas presents.

"When I was young, really small, I came from a dysfunctional and poor background, the one particular memory that I have that stands out in my mind is one Christmas", Roche said.

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New to the Christmas Kettle campaign this year is a pilot project, which Sadowy is hoping to see rolled out in December, and will allow the option of digital payments at some locations.

"My parents always wanted us to appreciate the sentiment that 'giving is better than receiving.' That's really become important in my life", Brantley said.

Leslie Johnson, program coordinator at the Mankato Salvation Army, said groups interested in volunteering for a whole day would be particularly helpful. It's 365 days a year.

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For $15, fans can sign up to receive six mystery gifts in the mail during the month of December, the company said in a release. The company announced its effort on Twitter and an official website called " Cards Against Humanity Saves America".

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